“When The Camellia Blooms” And Park Ji Hoon Top Lists Of Most Buzzworthy Dramas And Actors

On October 8, Good Data Corporation shared their weekly rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors. The results are from the company analyzing 25 currently airing and upcoming dramas from September 30 to October 6, taking into consideration netizen responses from news articles, blogs, online communities, videos, and social media.

KBS 2TV’s Wednesday-Thursday drama “When The Camellia Blooms” has risen to the top of the rankings from No. 4. Lead actress Gong Hyo Jin has also risen to No. 2 on the rankings for buzzworthy actors.

Meanwhile, OCN’s “Strangers From Hell” rose to No. 2 as the drama came to an end on October 6, with lead actor Im Siwan rising one spot to No. 8 for actors. Following them in third place was KBS 2TV’s “The Tale of Nokdu,” with Jang Dong Yoon and Kim So Hyuntaking No. 3 and No. 5 respectively in their first week.

Other notable dramas are JTBC’s “My Country” and MBC’s “Extraordinary You,” entering the rankings for their first weeks in No. 6 and No. 7 respectively. The three lead actors of “My Country,” Yang Se Jong, AOA’s Seolhyun, and Woo Do Hwan all entered the top ten of the buzzworthy actors as well, ranking in No. 4, No. 9, and No. 10 respectively.

Choi Kang Hee Fights For Her Life Against Ax-Wielding Lee Sang Hoon In “Good Casting”

Get ready for a thrilling face-off on the next episode of “Good Casting”!

On May 30, the SBS drama unveiled a sneak peek of its action-packed upcoming episode. In the newly released stills, undercover agent Baek Chan Mi (played by Choi Kang Hee) and Tak Sang Gi (played by Lee Sang Hoon) get into a violent life-or-death fight on a yacht.

Initially, the nimble Baek Chan Mi succeeds in overpowering Tak Sang Gi, twisting his wrist and seemingly gaining the upper hand in the fight. However, the tables soon turn, and in the next set of photos, Choi Kang Hee runs for her life down the dock as an ax-wielding Tak Sang Gi chases after her.

Notably, Choi Kang Hee filmed the entire action scene without a stunt double, throwing herself into her acting and impressing everyone on set with her energy and stamina.

The producers of “Good Casting” remarked, “Baek Chan Mi’s determination to catch the real Michael is higher than ever. The eventful plot will continue to unfold with one unpredictable and shocking event after another, so please tune in to the upcoming 11th episode.”

The next episode of “Good Casting” will air on June 1 at 9:40 p.m. KST.

Spoilers

In Episode 12, Lee Gon (Lee Min Ho) couldn’t hide his shock when he noticed the lightning scars on Prime Minister Goo Seo Ryung (Jung Eun Chae), which suggested that she had been moving between the two parallel universes. Meanwhile, Jo Young (Woo Do Hwan) spotted Myung Na Ri (Kim Yong Ji) in the café with a woman who looked like Goo Seo Ryung, but got shot when he tried to follow her.

In the new stills, Jo Young discovers Lee Gon, who has been violently attacked by an unknown assailant. Although he immediately takes Lee Gon to the hospital, Lee Gon is put on breathing support and remains unconscious.

Production company Hwa&Dam Pictures stated, “Lee Min Ho and Woo Do Hwan, in their roles as the emperor and the chief royal bodyguard, are like soulmates. This will be a key scene in how Lee Gon overcomes the troubles that he is involved in. Please look forward to Episode 13.”

“The King: Eternal Monarch” will not be airing on Friday, May 27. Episode 13 will air on Saturday, May 28.

“Hospital Playlist” Cast Comments On Season’s End + Expresses Excitement For Next Season

With just one episode remaining, the cast of “Hospital Playlist” revealed their thoughts on the drama’s end with hand-written messages and shared their excitement for the upcoming second season.

Jo Jung Suk, who played Yuljae Hospital’s most popular doctor Ik Joon, shared, “I had an extremely happy time, and it was a continuation of enjoyable moments to be able to act as the refreshingly bright and popular character Ik Joon by meeting great staff members, actors, and the greatest production team through a project that was like a blessing.” He added, “Furthermore, thank you to all the viewers who were with us every Thursday night. Please don’t forget ‘Hospital Playlist’ season two, and please ‘Pick Me’ again.”

Yoo Yeon Seok played Jung Won, the warmhearted doctor who took good care of his friends. He shared, “Thank you sincerely for the great love and support. I was really happy during these seven months.” The actor also displayed his affection for his peers, “Our Mi Do and Parasol members — we were really perfect partners. Let’s meet frequently for band practice. Although it’s sad that season one is ending, I’m excited and looking forward to meeting again soon through season two.”

Jung Kyung Ho, who acted as the prickly but sweet gentleman Joon Wan, shared, “We wrapped up season one with thankful mindsets. It is a reassuring project since it’s not the end yet. To the valuable Mi Do and Parasol, I feel as if we completed an entire drama while just laughing. It’s a relief that we were at least able to meet each other now. Thank you to all the viewers who gave us love, and we will greet viewers with an even more abundant second season.”

Kim Dae Myung touched viewers with his portrayal of Suk Hyung, the outsider who became brighter as he began to interact with more people. He shared, “Thank you to scriptwriter Lee Woo Jung who allowed me to meet Yang Suk Hyung through a great project, and thank you to director Shin Won Ho who made every moment into life’s happiest times in front of the camera. To the considerate staff members, friends who I was happy to be together with, and viewers who listened to our stories, thank you for sharing your hearts with us.” Kim Dae Myung added, “Let’s meet soon,” raising anticipation for the second season.

Jeon Mi Do, who played Song Hwa, the anchor of the friend group, shared, “I can’t believe it’s already the last episode. Thank you for giving us so much love. Although it’s sad, we still have season two!”

The last episode of “Hospital Playlist” will be extended to 113 minutes and air five minutes earlier than usual at 8:55 p.m. KST on May 28.

“The King: Eternal Monarch” Not Airing This Friday

On May 28, a source from SBS shared that the 2011 film “Contagion” will air instead of the upcoming episode of “The King: Eternal Monarch” on May 29.

The source explained, “Through ‘Contagion,’ we will examine how the human race deals with viruses and raise awareness [of COVID-19]. A crisis is on the rise once more as the number of newly confirmed COVID-19 patients has soared two days in a row, reaching more than 70 patients (in a day) for the first time in nearly two months.”

“Contagion” is an American thriller that revolves around a newly discovered virus that causes a pandemic across the globe. The film, which depicts the fear of infectious diseases and the struggle of experts at the forefront of the disaster, is said to have accurately predicted the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The King: Eternal Monarch” will return with episode 13 on May 30 at 10 p.m. KST.

MBC’s “Dinner Mate,” starring Song Seung Heon and Seo Ji Hye, is a drama about a man and a woman who have grown jaded about romance after experiencing painful heartbreaks. Through their dinner dates, they eventually recover their ability to feel emotion and begin to find love over food.

According to Nielsen Korea, the May 25 broadcast of the drama recorded average nationwide viewership of 4.8 and 6.1 percent, for a solid beginning and a 1.6 point increase from the finale of its predecessor, “365: Repeat the Year.”

JTBC’s new romantic comedy “Sweet Munchies” stars Jung Il Woo and former KARA member Kang Ji Young, and is about a love triangle in which a man and woman fight over the same man.